Pea Consomme with Mint Recipe

Name: Pea Consomme with Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds English peas in the pod, peas shelled and pods reserved, or 1 pound snow peas plus one 9-ounce box frozen peas, thawed; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup small mint leaves; 1 quart water; 2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons roasted macadamia nuts, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped white chocolate; 1/2 cup pea shoots

Servings: persons

2 pounds English peas in the pod, peas shelled and pods reserved, or 1 pound snow peas plus one 9-ounce box frozen peas, thawed
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup small mint leaves
1 quart water
2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped white chocolate
1/2 cup pea shoots

1
In a 12-inch piece of cheesecloth, wrap the pea pods or snow peas with the garlic, shallot and 1 tablespoon of the mint leaves into a flat bundle; tie with kitchen twine.
2
In a large saucepan, cover the bundle with the water and bring to a simmer.
3
Cover and cook over very low heat for 2 hours.
4
Strain the consomme into a bowl, pressing on the bundle.
5
Return the consomme to the saucepan.
6
Add the peas, vinegar and lemon juice and season with salt.
7
Cover and reheat gently.
8
Ladle the consomme into bowls and drizzle with the olive oil.
9
Garnish with the nuts, white chocolate, pea shoots and the remaining mint leaves; serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds English peas in the pod, peas shelled and pods reserved, or 1 pound snow peas plus one 9-ounce box frozen peas, thawed, 1 garlic clove, smashed, 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced, 1/3 cup small mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Pea Consomme with Mint falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pea Consomme with Mint

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